Jana Sena Leader Pothina Mahesh's Shocking Allegations Against Pawan Kalyan

Apr 08, 2024, 15:15 IST

In a major jolt to the opposition alliance, firebrand leader Pothina Venkata Mahesh, a close aide of Pawan Kalyan, resigned from the Jana Sena Party on Monday. He sent his resignation to the party leadership announcing his separation.

Pothina’s decision to quit Jana Sena should not come as a shocker as he had been sulking over the party’s candidature from Vijayawada (West) assembly constituency. Pothina, who is considered close to the party chief Pawan Kalyan, was actively working to boost the party’s prospects in his constituency.

He was a strong contender for Vijayawada (West) seat, however, as part of seat-sharing formula, the assembly seat was allocated to another ally BJP. The saffron party has fielded Sujana Chowdary, who is closer to TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu, party’s candidate from this constituency. Pothina held several protests to build pressure on the party but Pawan Kalyan stated that some sacrifices have to be made for the greater good.

Addressing a press conference, Pothina Mahesh levelled serious allegations against Pawan Kalyan. He alleged that the Jana Sena leader is a confused soul and his poor decisions are hurting the party’s prospects. Pothina Mahesh also said that he had high hopes from Pawan Kalyan but felt betrayed after the party ignored his hard work.

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Pawan Kalyan should respond to the questions being raised by the people of the state, Kapu youth and leaders like me
Pawan Kalyan has no road map for developing the party and its cadre at the grassroots level
People have lost trust in Pawan Kalyan-led Jana Sena Party
With 21 MLA seats what kind of future will Pawan Kalyan promise to the people of the state
Janasainiks have lost their properties to improve the party base while its leadership has made huge earnings
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